KSDE Weekly

Accountability, Accreditation and Assessments

Posted: Feb 26, 2026
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The testing window for the optional second grade assessment opens March 23 and closes April 24.   

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Posted: Feb 26, 2026
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The KSDE early literacy/dyslexia program reminds districts that the following items must be completed for compliance with Kansas Education System Accreditation (KESA).  

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Posted: Feb 26, 2026
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Join the KSDE accreditation and design team for the monthly KESA virtual update, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m., on March 9. 

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Posted: Feb 26, 2026
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The KSDE accreditation and design team recently developed guidance for districts and systems to revise their Kansas Education System Accreditation (KESA) action plan should the need arise through the action plan review process.   

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Posted: Feb 19, 2026
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The KSDE accreditation and design team recently developed guidance for districts and systems to revise their Kansas Education System Accreditation (KESA) action plan should the need arise through the action plan review process.   

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Posted: Feb 19, 2026
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The Kansas State Department of Education is in the third year of providing the optional second grade state assessment and we don't want districts to miss out. The window for these tests opens March 23 and closes April 24.  

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Posted: Feb 12, 2026
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The Kansas State Department of Education is in the third year of providing the optional second grade state assessment and we don't want districts to miss out. The window for these tests opens March 23 and closes April 24.  

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Posted: Feb 5, 2026
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The virtual KESA monthly update will be 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 9.  

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Posted: Feb 5, 2026
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State assessment participation plays a critical role in accountability and compliance for Local Education Agencies (LEAs).  

 

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